Cedi Osman (pronounced Jedi), was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 31st pick in the 2013 NBA draft. He was subsequently traded to the Cavaliers on the same day.

Osman is just 22 years old and for the last four years played for Anadolu Efes in the Spanish ACB league.

One of the most exciting things about Osman is the positional fit for Cleveland. The Cavaliers need extra wing players, especially in potential Finals matchup against the Golden State Warriors. And the signing of Osman, a 6-8 forward, was one of the reasons had to find a trade Richard Jefferson.

Osman shot 35.6 percent from 3-point range over four seasons playing in the Euroleague, according to Basketball-Reference.

He had a nice showing in this summer’s Eurobasket tournament while playing for the Turkish national team. Osman averaged 16 points (12th in the tournament), five rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. According to Cleveland.com, Osman was taking shooting lessons from Kyle Korver.

If Osman can provide 3-point shooting and passable defense, that would be a major win for the Cavaliers. Osman has the pedigree to be a productive player. If he’s in the starting lineup in Smith’s place, he should get plenty of opportunities, created by LeBron James and Kevin Love, to show what he’s got.

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